Dynamical Analysis of a Pest Management Model with Saturated Growth Rate and State Dependent Impulsive Effects by Wencai Zhao, Tongqian Zhang, Xinzhu Meng, Yang Yang

“…A new pest management mathematical model with saturated growth is proposed. …”
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The Heidelberg Catechism: a hidden creedal text and catechetical manual in the Malawian Reformed Church 1889-2012 by W. S. D. Zeze

“…Did this Church realize the implication of a failure to translate the catechism into its official language? …”
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Empirical case study of a digitally enabled energy community with prosumers and P2P trading by Philipp Staudt, Bent Richter

“…Abstract Background An ’energy community’ can add socioeconomic components to microgrids and has recently been solidified as the regulatory concept of a ’Citizen Energy Community’ by the European Union. …”
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The Use of Trichostatin A during Pluripotent Stem Cell Generation Does Not Affect MHC Expression Level by Sara Farahi, Sara Hosseini, Hossein Ghanbarian, Seyed Mahmoud Hashemi, Mohammad Salehi, Samaneh Hosseini

“…Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) are considered as a potent tool for use in regenerative medicine. …”
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Recent Advances in Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights from <i>Escherichia coli</i> as a Model Organism by Zhaoyang Zhang, Minliang Wei, Bin Jia, Yingjin Yuan

“…Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a critical global health threat, and a thorough understanding of resistance mechanisms in <i>Escherichia coli</i> is needed to guide effective treatment interventions. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fibers for Applications Based on Their Different Preparation Techniques by Omar Faruk, Yang Yang, Jiangliang Zhang, Junxin Yu, Jiaojiao Lv, Weichao Lv, Yueying Du, Jindan Wu, Dongming Qi

“…Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber is widely recognized for its exceptional properties, including high strength-to-weight ratio, toughness, and chemical resistance, making it a preferred material for reinforcement in various applications. …”
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Global Business Networks and Cooperation within Supply Chain as a Strategy of High-Tech Companies’ Growth by Milena Ratajczak-Mrozek

“…The aim of the article is to point out to global business networks (i.e. including both local and foreign entities), and especially to cooperation within supply chain, as an important basis for a growth strategy of a high-tech company. The article adopts assumptions of the network approach as a concept of companies cooperation. …”
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The role of point-of-care ultrasound in the assessment of schistosomiasis-induced liver fibrosis: A systematic scoping review. by Eloise S Ockenden, Sandrena Ruth Frischer, Huike Cheng, J Alison Noble, Goylette F Chami

“…The ultrasound staging systems used took on three forms: measurement-based, feature-based and image pattern-based. The Niamey protocol, a measurement and image pattern-based system, was the most used among the staging systems (32.8%; 63/192), despite being the most recently proposed in 1996. …”
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A comprehensive review of Schisandrin B’s preclinical antitumor activity and mechanistic insights from network pharmacology by Yanhua Fang, Yanhua Fang, Juan Pan, Piao Wang, Piao Wang, Ruoyu Wang, Shanshan Liang

“…Numerous studies have demonstrated that Schisandrin B exhibits significant antitumor activity against various malignant tumors in preclinical studies, which is achieved by inhibiting cell proliferation and metastasis and promoting apoptosis. As a potential antitumor agent, Schisandrin B holds broad application prospects. …”
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Neural Correlates of Balance Skill Learning in Young and Older Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Lisanne B. M. Bakker, Claudine J. C. Lamoth, Tomas Vetrovsky, Markus Gruber, Simone R. Caljouw, Ward Nieboer, Wolfgang Taube, Jaap H. van Dieën, Urs Granacher, Tibor Hortobágyi

“…Seventeen studies with 508 in-analysis participants were eligible for a meta-analysis. The overall analysis revealed that acute and chronic balance training had a large effect on the neural correlates of balance skill learning in the two age groups combined (g = 0.79, p < 0.01). …”
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Cardiovascular health in perspective: a comprehensive five-year geodatabase of hospitalizations and environmental factors in Mashhad, Iran by Shahab MohammadEbrahimi, Mohammad Dehghan, Behzad Kiani

“…The median age of patients was 64 years, with 54.44% male. A notable 9.41% of patients died during hospitalization. …”
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Understanding the complex function of gut microbiota: its impact on the pathogenesis of obesity and beyond: a comprehensive review by Aref Yarahmadi, Hamed Afkhami, Ali Javadi, Mojtaba Kashfi

“…Abstract Obesity is a multifactorial condition influenced by genetic, environmental, and microbiome-related factors. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Surge Extension on a Centrifugal Compressor with Vaned Diffuser Using Steam Injection by Chuang Gao, Weiguang Huang, Tianhua Zheng, Kang Yang, Haosen Yang, Yun Cao

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A mediation analysis of meteorological factors on the association between ambient carbon monoxide and tuberculosis outpatients visits by Tianfeng He, Tianfeng He, Xujun Qian, Jing Huang, Guoxing Li, Xinbiao Guo

“…This study aims to investigate the short-term association between low-level CO exposure and PTB outpatient visits in a developing region.MethodsWe conducted a time-series study utilizing a distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) combined with mediating effect analysis, based on daily CO and PTB cases from 2011 to 2020 in Ningbo, China.ResultsAmong all patients with PTB, a 0.1 mg/m3 increase in CO concentration was associated with an increased risk of PTB outpatient visits in the single-pollutant model, particularly at lag days 2–6. …”
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A Perspective of Evolution for Carbon Emissions Trading Market: The Dilemma between Market Scale and Government Regulation by Qi Zhu

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Comparative efficacy of acupuncture therapies in premature ovarian failure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yonghang Yi, Fengjun Ma, Yang Jiao, Rongqi Zhang, Yunhao Yi, Yuxia Ma

“…Objectives: Premature ovarian failure (POF) is becoming more common and has a major negative impact on women's mental and physical well-being. …”
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Plasmacytoid urothelial carcinoma with duodenal metastasis—A rare tumor with unusual site of metastasis with grim outcome by Aparna Chenniappan, Norton S. Stephen, Bheemanathi H. Srinivas, Sreerag K. Sreenivasan, Ramkumar Govindarajalou

“…Plasmacytoid urothelial carcinoma (PUC) is a newly recognized rare variant of urothelial carcinoma, which is now being increasingly diagnosed prospectively as well as by retrospective analysis of cases with a poor prognosis. …”
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Unlocking biochar impacts on abiotic stress dynamics: a systematic review of soil quality and crop improvement by Periyasamy Rathinapriya, Theivanayagam Maharajan, Ravi Jothi, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran, In-Bog Lee, Pyoung-Ho Yi, Seung Tak Jeong

“…Global agricultural challenges, especially soil degradation caused by abiotic stresses, significantly reduce crop productivity and require innovative solutions. Biochar (BC), a biodegradable product derived from agricultural and forestry residues, has been proven to significantly enhance soil quality. …”
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Assessing the global dynamics of Nipah infection under vaccination and treatment: A novel computational modeling approach. by Fang Yu, Muhammad Younas Khan, Muhammad Bilal Riaz, Saif Ullah, Muhammad Farooq

“…In biology and life sciences, fractal theory and fractional calculus have significant applications in simulating and understanding complex problems. In this paper, a compartmental model employing Caputo-type fractional and fractal-fractional operators is presented to analyze Nipah virus (NiV) dynamics and transmission. …”
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Psychosocial Life Aspects among Substance Misuse Clients who are at Rehabilitation Phase: A Narrative Review by Salman Alsubaie

“…# Objective The present study aimed at exploring the psychosocial life aspects among substance misuse clients through conducting a review of the literature related to the research topic. …”
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